Bibiana stated: “I try to attain a balance when I photograph, within my mind and with the world around me. A harmony between myself, my camera, and my subject is not only essential to my artistic process, but to the photographs as well. To truly capture the essence of a subject, there must be an understanding and a respect for its being.” This series entails nature meditations–color still-lives and nature studies. The photos are all shot at a local lake, Nuclear Lake, in Pawling, New York. This work directs the lens toward a feeling of serenity, and is far removed from the spectacular landscapes often associated with nature photography. I tried to see nature’s beauty in its simple harmony and in unassuming subjects. It also fits to the Buddhist teaching that you can travel the wide world to seek truth and wisdom, but you can also find it in your own backyard. These photographs are all taken about a mile away from my home.A nature meditation of seasonal changes on a local lake in New York. Each of the 36 images is accompanied by a haiku poem written by Bibiana’s husband Frank Matheis.
Nuclear Haiku
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